LL.M. Application Instructions

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1 LL.M. Application Instructions If you have questions regarding the application or the admissions process, please contact LL.M. Admissions at or via at All applications are reviewed once they are complete. Although we attempt to notify any candidate whose file is incomplete, it is the candidate s responsibility to ensure that all documents are submitted in a timely manner. Demographics Name: When completing the application form, please provide your full name as indicated on your passport or official document. Birthdate: When entering your birthdate, please enter it as Month/Day/Year. Please provide a permanent address as this will be used for all correspondence during the application process. English Proficiency Applicants are required to earn a minimum paper-based score of 600 or an internet-based score of 100 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The institution code for the TOEFL is 5885, and the department code is 03. A score of 7.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is also accepted. Students who do not meet the minimum English proficiency requirements will be considered for conditional admission. Conditional Admission Under certain circumstances, an applicant may be conditionally accepted. This conditional admission requires them to attend an ESL program in the U.S. before enrolling in our LL.M. Program. We require these conditionally admitted students to submit proof of their satisfactory completion of the ESL program before enrolling in our LL.M. program. Official Transcripts Applicants must submit official transcripts from each institution of higher learning (university or college) previously attended. Transcripts should be in both the native language of the institution and in English. They should also include an explanation of the university's grading system. LSAC's LL.M. International Transcript Authentication and Evaluation Service is preferred. Résumé (Curriculum Vitae) Applicants must submit a résumé or curriculum vitae outlining all relevant academic and professional achievements.

2 Personal Statement Applicants are required to submit a one to two-page personal statement explaining their reasons for pursuing an LL.M. degree as well as their future plans and goals. In addition, applicants should describe what course of study they are interested in pursuing and how Wake Forest Law can assist them in achieving these goals. Letters of Recommendation Applicants are required to submit a minimum of two letters of recommendation. Ideally, these letters should come from former law professors or employers of the applicant and should address the applicant s ability to pursue graduate legal study. Recommendation letters must be in English or accompanied by an English translation. Applicants may submit Letters of Recommendation directly to the school if in a sealed envelope and signed across the seal. Letters of recommendation can be submitted via directly from the person providing the recommendation if sent from their official address. Documentation of Financial Resources If accepted, candidates must provide documentation certifying adequate financial resources to pay for all tuition, books, and living expenses. You can find an estimated budget for tuition and living expenses on the Law school s website at Financial documentation consists of two parts: Official Bank Statements: You (or your sponsor) must provide certified bank statements (or other official financial statements) indicating that you have sufficient funds to cover all tuition and living expenses. Sponsorship Letter(s): If you have been provided a scholarship, you must submit a copy of the sponsor s letter affirming their commitment to support you during your studies and indicating the amount of monies provided. If a parent or other family members are your sponsors, you will need to submit a letter from them specifying their relationship to you and indicating their commitment to financially support you during your education in the U.S. Included with this letter should be an official statement verifying that they have sufficient funds to provide for your full course of study and living expenses. Application Fee The $75.00 Application Fee is payable via check, money order, or via our online flywire ( system. This fee is waived for those applying via LSAC.org. Admissions Decisions Your application will not be reviewed until it is complete. Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received and decisions typically take 4 to 6 weeks. If you have not received a decision in that time, please be sure to contact our office. If the committee requests any further information on your application, we will contact you via .

3 MASTER OF LAWS (LL.M.) International Graduate Programs Office Wake Forest University School of Law P.O. Box 7206 Winston Salem, NC Entering Term - Fall 2018 All questions below must be answered fully for your application to be considered. Please type or print clearly. Full Name: Date of Birth: Last (Family) First (Given) Middle Place of Birth: Month/Day/Year City Country Address: Phone Number: Gender: Male Female Native Language: PERMANENT ADDDRESS: Street Address Line 1 Street Address Line 2 City State/ Province Country / Postal Code US MAILING ADDDRESS (If Applicable): Street Address Line 1 Street Address Line 2 City State Zip Code CITIZENSHIP STATUS: U.S. Citizen (either by birth or through naturalization) U.S. Permanent Resident Non U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

4 ETHNICITY: Required for U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents. Optional for Non U.S. Citizens. Ethnicity: U.S. federal law requires that institutions of higher education gather the following information regarding the ethnicity and race of their students and employees. The law only requires institutions to report aggregate totals for each category. Select the appropriate response your ethnicity and your race: 1. Is your ethnicity Hispanic/Latino (Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American or other Spanish culture)? Yes, Hispanic/Latino No, not Hispanic/Latino 2. What is your race? Aboriginal or Torres American Indian Asian Black or African Canadian Aboriginal Strait Islander Australian or Alaska Native American Caucasian/White Hispanic/Latino Native Hawaiian or Puerto Rican Decline to answer Other Pacific Islander For Non U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents Are you presently in the U.S.? Yes No If yes, when did you arrive in this country? STANDARDIZED ENGLISH TESTING: Please refer to instructions sheet for more information on this section. Are you requesting conditional admittance for the entering class of Fall 2017? Yes No Have you taken a TOEFL or IELTS test? Date Test Taken: Are you currently enrolled in an ESL Program? Yes No Name and Location of Program: Score Received: Dates Attended: ACCOMPANYING DEPENDENTS Will your spouse and/or children be accompanying you for any part of the duration of your stay? Yes No If yes, please list their name(s), relationship to you, and age(s). EDUCATION: List all colleges, universities, graduate & professional schools attended or currently attending. Please start with your most recent institution. Name of Institution Graduation Date (m/yy) Degree Awarded & Major GPA List all academic honors, publications, and relevant extracurricular activities: Have you applied to Wake Forest Law before? Yes No If Yes, please list date applied:

5 EMPLOYMENT: List any law or business related professional experience. NAME & LOCATION OF EMPLOYER TITLE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT Are you currently a member of the Bar of any jurisdiction? Yes No If yes, what jurisdiction? When were you admitted? Are you funded by your employer or an organization? Yes No If yes, list the name of employer or organization: DISCLOSURE Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action for academic or other reasons in any of the colleges, universities, professional schools you have attended? Yes No Have you ever been suspended from law practice or disbarred? Yes No Are there any disciplinary charges pending or expected to be brought against you? Yes No Have you ever been charged with or convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, or are such charges pending? Yes No CERTIFICATION: I certify that the information I have provided in response to the questions on this application form, including information contained in any supplemental material submitted, is complete and accurate; and that the personal statement I have submitted is my own work, and all factual representations made therein are true and correct. I will notify Wake Forest Law of any occurrences after the date of this application that would change the answers to any of the questions asked. Signature Date:

6 LAW SCHOOL INTEREST What prompted you to apply to this law school? Internet Law school LSAC ABA Other Publications Law school publication ABA -LSAC official guide Princeton Review U.S. News & World report Faculty/ Alumni/ Professional Faculty/acquaintance Relative Law school faculty member Admissions Recruiter University/college faculty member Legal professional WFU Law Alumnus Recruiting Events (list below) LSAC Forum Law school fair International forum Campus event Law school direct mail/ Current student If you attended any events mentioned above in the Recruiting Events section, please list them below: Are you applying, or have you applied, to other LL.M. programs? If so, please list them below: P